Utilization has been an important "tool" in range management since its beginnings. Despite utilization being a major area of emphasis in range monitoring, there is still concern in the range profession that utilization measurement and interpretation is often done inappropriately. This paper sets forth the fundamental principles of collecting and using utilization data for guiding management on rangelands that are established and accepted by the range management profession, and that are consistent with the stated position of the Society for Range Management (as of 2016).
Reports and other documents about Sonoran Desert ecology, management, and conservation. Curated by the not-for-profit Altar Valley Conservation Alliance (AVCA) located outside Tucson, AZ.